Deadline
Nov 05, 2026
Closing in 17 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$17.00/hour
About the role
STEPS Recycling Operations Assistant
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | STEPS Recycling Operations Assistant |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | TE09552 |
| Department Name | 3CP20:Phys Plt-Recycling Operations |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $17.00/hour |
| Type of Position | Temporary |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | |
| Required Related Experience | |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | |
| Physical Requirements | The essential functions for this position include lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while traveling to/from and/or reviewing a job-site(s). |
| Shift | 8:00am – 4:30pm (Monday – Friday)Hours of work may vary dependent upon logistics on-site, situational factors, and/or event emergencies requiring long and non-traditional hours which may include night(s), weekend(s), and/or holiday(s) response. |
| Job Summary | This position works primarily in a warehouse environment and provides essential service and support to UK Recycling’s operations.Duties may include…· Preparing recycling materials for transport· Receiving items into warehouse· Confirming correct items and counts· Other duties common to warehouse work· Updating signage on containers· Cleaning containers· Delivering containers throughout campus· May include minor computer entry work· Other duties as assigned
Major Job Responsibility – Warehouse OperationsEssential FunctionsManages the preparation of Styrofoam coolers for transport.Updates signage and labels on containers Cleans containers as needed.Coordinates receiving shipments and transports deliveries throughout the warehouse.Competencies/SkillsCommunication; ability to use a pallet jack. Major Job Responsibility – Container PlacementEssential FunctionsEnsure all buildings on campus have containers which are up-to-date, presentable, and in the proper locations, placing and removing containers as needed.Competencies/SkillsCommunication; Customer Service. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows/Office;SAPand Driver’s License – Preferred. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 11/05/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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